Intermittent Fasting Insights
Discover the various approaches to intermittent fasting and the importance of understanding your goals before starting. Bindiya emphasizes the need to start slowly, typically with a 12-hour fast, and warns that fasting may affect thyroid function. The conversation also touches on the rising popularity of the keto diet, highlighting that it may not be suitable for everyone.In this clip
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The mindbodygreen Podcast
147: How to take control of your health with Bindiya Gandhi, M.D.
Related Questions
How long should an intermittent fast be for it to have positive effects? I usually eat dinner at 8-9 PM. I know a 16-hour fasting window is the rule, but since I'm just getting started, I need to gradually push. I'm thinking about a 14-hour window, then extending it.
Why is there specifically a time window of 16 hours for intermittent fasting, and why not 12 hours?
How long should someone do intermittent fasting?